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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.52, 1,520.68 and 397.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.52, 1,520.68 and 397.42 is: 596.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.52 : 1,520.68 = 397.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.52/1,520.68 = 397.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.52x = 1,520.68 × 397.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.52x = 604,348.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,348.65/1,013.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.29

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